Keeping In Check
Something as small as an unruly tongue can cause major devastation in our lives and the lives of others. An envious heart, too, can lead to our destruction. Listen now as Seth Hammond challenges us to restrain our unruly tongues & envious hearts and instead promote peace with our words and our actions.
Chocolate, Church, and College Football: A Class on Addictions
Beginning August 15, Johnny & Christy will lead this class on understanding the world of addiction. Learn what drives addiction and what to do about it in your life and the lives of others. Join us in the Commons at 9:00.
Is Your Faith Useless?
Every person who claims to have faith in Christ needs to examine their life and faith in order to see if, perhaps, their faith is useless. Matt Ryman explains what the Apostle James meant when he so clearly stated that faith without deeds is dead. This is the second sermon in a 5 part series on the book of James.
Perseverance
Have you ever felt like giving up? Are you going through a time of discouragement? God calls us to persevere through our trials with faith, humility, and action. Listen now as Seth Hammond begins a new sermon series from the book of James entitled: 'Wisdom for Living.
How’s Your Heart?
King Hezekiah was one of the good kings of Judah. But in this July 4 message, Mike Osborne points out that Hezekiah nearly ruined his and his nation's future because of pride. How should we live in a time of moral, spiritual, and political confusion? Hezekiah's story is as timely today as ever.
A Life Well Lived
In this, the final message in the series on Joseph, "From Prison to Palace," Mike Osborne speaks on finishing well. Joseph's secret to a life well lived related to the choices he made throughout his adult life. In Genesis 50:15-26, you will see three specific choices that shaped Joseph's life. By God's grace, as you make those same choices yours will be a life well lived.
A Father’s Blessing
Did you get your father's blessing? In this sermon, Mike Osborne says that when you don't get your father's blessing you may spend your whole life looking for it. However, the gospel can do what human fathers (and mothers, pastors, siblings, teachers, coaches, and other mentors) cannot do: fill the gaping spiritual hole in your heart. This message from Genesis 48 will help you receive the Father's blessing and in turn bless others.
Providence
In Genesis 45, Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers. They expect him to take his anger out on them, but instead Joseph welcomes them to Egypt with forgiveness and open arms. He is confident that his brothers' wicked actions were part of the good, wise plan of a sovereign God. While paradoxical, the doctrine of God's providence can be the source of great comfort and security for the believer. Mike Osborne's sermon will introduce you to what the Scripture says about sovereignty and providence.
From Eden to Independence Hall
How did we get our Constitution in America? In this class we discussed the history from Milvian Bridge to Independence Hall.
I Will Bear the Blame
The extended story of Joseph's encounter and reconciliation with his brothers in Genesis 42-44 is both fascinating and instructive. How was Joseph able to forgive the very ones who betrayed and abandoned him? How can you forgive someone who hurt you? Mike Osborne explains the difference between forgiveness and its counterfeits. Find out how the gospel can free you from bitterness and empower you to forgive and forget.
Blessed, To Be a Blessing
In Genesis 41, Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dream and is elevated to the highest political office in Egypt next to the king himself. Joseph thus shows what one person can do to change the world when he or she has a humble ambition for God's glory. Listen and learn about three convictions a person must build his or her life on in order to be a world changer.
I’m too Busy to Share My Faith
In this class, Seth Hammond discusses the concern: “I’m too busy to share my faith” by looking at ways we can reach the people we know, the people we used to know, and the people we want to know.
What To Do With Disappointment
In Genesis 40 Joseph meets with a terrible disappointment: his "get out of jail free card" turns out to be a dud. Through Joseph's disappointment we encounter our own. All of us get our hopes up from time to time, only to have them dashed on the rocks of God's providence. In this sermon, Mike Osborne shares six helps for dealing with disappointment. Find out how God can take the sand of disappointment and turn it into a pearl.
Sharpened by Suffering
How can you live with integrity and hope when life is unfair? That is the question Mike Osborne explores in this sermon from Genesis 39. Joseph is enslaved in Egypt, is wrongly accused and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Find out how he handled his affliction, and how you can handle yours.
I Don’t Know How to Share My Faith
Are you concerned about not knowing how to share your faith? Seth Hammond gives us 3 ways on how we can share our faith by using the direct method, indirect method, and invitational method.
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Idols of Many Colors
This is the first message in an eight-part series on the life of Joseph, son of Jacob, from the book of Genesis. Drawing from Genesis 37:1-11, Mike Osborne shows how deep-seated idolatry affected the behavior and choices of Jacob and his sons, including Joseph. How is your heart an idol factory, and what is your "coat of many colors"? Mike explains what repentance looks like in our war with idolatry.
A Prayer of Resolve & Faith
Week 3 of a 3 week series. You can download the outline by clicking the button to the right and the class notes here.
The Righteous Will Live By His Faith
Week 2 of a 3 week series. You can download the outline by clicking the button to the right and the class notes here.
How Long, O Lord?
Week 1 of a 3 week series. You can download the outline by clicking the button to the right and the class notes here.